Protection Orders
Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) in Washington
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:42 amOverview A domestic violence protective order is a legal shield for those facing abuse from spouses, partners, cohabitating individuals, family members, and intimate or dating relationships, regardless of living arrangements. It keeps the abuser to stay away and refrain from contact, aiming to ensure the victim’s safety.…
Read MoreCivil Protection Orders in the Washington State
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:54 am Overview A civil protection order in the Washington State is a kind of restraining order, governed by Washington state law (as opposed to Federal Law). The name of similar legal orders varies from state to state. However, the basic idea is the same which is…
Read MoreRisk of No Contact Order Expiry in Washington State
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:46 amSituation A criminal no contact order can expire any time in the Washington State which can leave the protected party left with no legal protection from the abuser. Examples Situation 1 On the evening of July 10, 2024, my stepson Alex, violated a legal order to…
Read MoreServing the temporary order to the other party
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:22 amWhen a court issues a temporary order the next step is to serve it to the other party to inform them that a court order has been issued against them, and about the upcoming hearing. Typically, the Clerk‘s office will send all protection order documents to the…
Read MoreShould I get a civil protection order?
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:27 amA protection order, also known as a restraining order, is a legal document that prohibits an individual from engaging in certain actions toward another person. These actions can include physical abuse, harassment, stalking, or other forms of unwanted contact. In Washington state, a protection order can be…
Read MoreWhat is Coercive Control in Domestic Violence
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:38 am“Coercive control is a form of domestic violence” often overlooked and misunderstood. This pattern of behavior involves using manipulation, intimidation, and control to dominate a domestic partner or family member. While it may not always involve physical violence, coercive control can be just as damaging to a…
Read MoreListing the court cases
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 12:48 am English Court needs to have a full picture so its important to provide all the prior cases. Even if the specific case number is not known, its important to provide the type of case e.g. domestic violence, divorce, criminal parenting plan, or any other protective orders.…
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Read MoreWho Can Get a Fee Waiver for Protection Orders
Recently updated on April 9th, 2024 at 01:07 am In Washington State some protection orders have no filing fees such as the Domestic Violence Protection Order or the Sexual Assault Protection Order. Then other Protection Orders such as Antiharassment Protection Order (AHPO), and Vulnerable Adult Protection Order (VAPO) do have a filing fee in general,…
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